Just six months removed from her second ACL tear, Cierra Davis has been cleared to play basketball for the Annawan Bravettes.

Davis, who transferred from Alleman in December, received her doctor’s approval to return to the court last week.

“I've seen her play in the State Farm Classic in years past,” said Annawan coach Jason Burkiewicz. “She is one of the best players from the Western Big 6. I have no idea how she is going to be used at this point.”

Davis joins an Annawan team that’s heading into the postseason ranked No. 2 in Class 1A with a 24-2 record. The Bravettes are regional hosts this week, and play ROWVA tonight at 6 in the semifinals. Burkiewicz said Davis could prove valuable late in games for the Bravettes.

“If she is ready to go, a definite role for her will be closing games as she is a fantastic ball handler and free-throw shooter,” said Burkiewicz.

“She is slowly working her way back since beginning practice last Friday,” added the Annawan coach. “It will be up to her to let me know if she feels ready to enter a game in our regional.”

If Davis sees the court in the postseason, it will come in short bursts.

“As far as conditioning, I think she would be okay for a few minutes at a time,” said Burkiewicz. “She has been running for quite some time on her own so I don't think that will be an issue.”

“I was planning on using her to give Megan (Foes) and Celina (VanHyfte) quick breaks rather than forcing them to play tired at times while keeping our other rotations the same. However, her time will be determined on how she feels and she has to communicate those feelings to me.”